Podcast appearances and mentions of ben kuzma

The Vancouver Canucks confirmed on Thursday that Ethan Bear had successful shoulder surgery and is expected to be out for the next six months. JPat and Wadden debate whether or not the Canucks should even re-sign the 25-year old RFA defenceman, wondering if the money spent on Bear could be used on a better option. The boys also go over Ben Kuzma's list from his latest article in the Province, where Kuz took a look at potential centres Vancouver could be interested in acquiring in a trade or through free agency.  The show wraps with your Ask JPat questions and a glance at some NHL prop bets that involve the Canucks.  Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amherst Hockey Sophomore Ben Kuzma joins Mike to discuss the Success of Amherst Men's Hockey, his hockey journey, choosing Amherst, NESCAC Hockey and the importance of team when games start to get competitive in January.

In the first hour of the show, Mike DiStefano is joined by former Maple Leafs defenceman and TSN hockey analyst Frank Corrado to discuss the update to Jake Muzzin's injury status. Then Al's Brother and Frankie talk to Postmedia Canucks writer Ben Kuzma about the state of the team after starting the season winless through four games.

Ben Kuzma, Postmedia Canucks reporter, joins Frank Corrado and Al's Brother to talk about the mood in Vancouver after the Canucks blow a 4th straight multi-goal lead, the players only meeting so early in the season and how long of a leash Boudreau has to turn things around.

In Hour 4 we previewed the Oilers/Canucks game with TSN's Ryan Rishaug & Post Media Canucks reporter Ben Kuzma

All you need to know about the Vancouver Canucks and who they're sending up to Edmonton to face the Oilers in pre-season action from Postmedia Vancouver's Ben Kuzma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Kuzma of Postmedia in Vancouver joined Leafs Lunch earlier today following the house-cleaning in Vancouver with the Canucks. He touched on what led to the changes, Bruce Boudreau & what he can do to get the most out of his team.

Today on Leafs Lunch, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson to discuss Jason Spezza's in-person hearing with the Department of Player Safety and the head coaching changes across the NHL. Then Julia and Mike talk to Canucks writer for the Vancouver Province, Ben Kuzma, about what lead to the dismissal of Travis Green and Jim Benning.

Are the trade winds blowing?The guys dive into the chatter around the Canucks over the last 24 hours and if a trade is a possibility. Our guests include Ben Kuzma on his J.T. Miller article and also Kelly Hrduey from Hockey Night in Canada.

Ben Kuzma of Post Media joined Matt and Blake. Says the Canucks are trending in the right directions. They’re not giving up blowout losses, they’re not giving up 40 shots. Arguably the best effort vs the Ducks. Gibson is their kryptonite. They’re turning a corner and not headed for a wall. Good news in Denver for the team is that MacKinnon is out. It’s kind of funny, we have bubble Demko and Horvat looking like the guy in the bubble as well. When you start to get your key players going. Talked about Podkolzin going on the PK. Would like to think that we see Motte on this trip. Didn’t think the team would come back from being down 2-0. Wouldn’t it be nice for them to have a 2 goal lead going into the third?.. The Canucks are still finding their way, 13 games in they should not still be looking. Talked about when we might see Motte. If he is a betting man, he would say by the weekend. Talked about Sutter. The fact he hasn’t skated yet is a cautionary point. Doesn’t think we will see him anytime soon. Talked about about Rathbone. Darren Dreger, of the Ray and Dregs Podcast joined Matt and Blake for his weekly hit. He admired their work at the grand prize home. Started off by talking about Bob Murray and his trouble in Anaheim. There is a good Bob and a bad Bob. He gets into peoples face, texting and emails and all that kind of stuff. His sense is that has been out there for awhile. Believes that an internal NHL memo regarding the Blackhawks pushed Ducks employees to come forward. We would be nieve to think that there won’t be anyone else. Talked about why Nonis didn’t get the temp job while Murray investigation continues. Talked about Colliton getting fired. Talked about if he has heard any rumblings within Canucks ownership. Not getting the sense that there is anything twitchy going on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Kuzma of Post Media joined Matt and Blake. Says the Canucks are trending in the right directions. They're not giving up blowout losses, they're not giving up 40 shots. Arguably the best effort vs the Ducks. Gibson is their kryptonite. They're turning a corner and not headed for a wall. Good news in Denver for the team is that MacKinnon is out. It's kind of funny, we have bubble Demko and Horvat looking like the guy in the bubble as well. When you start to get your key players going. Talked about Podkolzin going on the PK. Would like to think that we see Motte on this trip. Didn't think the team would come back from being down 2-0. Wouldn't it be nice for them to have a 2 goal lead going into the third?.. The Canucks are still finding their way, 13 games in they should not still be looking. Talked about when we might see Motte. If he is a betting man, he would say by the weekend. Talked about Sutter. The fact he hasn't skated yet is a cautionary point. Doesn't think we will see him anytime soon. Talked about about Rathbone.  Darren Dreger, of the Ray and Dregs Podcast joined Matt and Blake for his weekly hit. He admired their work at the grand prize home. Started off by talking about Bob Murray and his trouble in Anaheim. There is a good Bob and a bad Bob. He gets into peoples face, texting and emails and all that kind of stuff. His sense is that has been out there for awhile. Believes that an internal NHL memo regarding the Blackhawks pushed Ducks employees to come forward. We would be nieve to think that there won't be anyone else. Talked about why Nonis didn't get the temp job while Murray investigation continues. Talked about Colliton getting fired. Talked about if he has heard any rumblings within Canucks ownership. Not getting the sense that there is anything twitchy going on.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get the lowdown on the Vancouver Canucks after a busy off-season by G.M. Jim Benning brought in big names and shipped out big contracts. Was it enough to push this team into the playoffs? Find out that and much more ahead of a home-and-home series between Edmonton and Vancouver to close out exhibition play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The start of another week with so much to unpack from a jam packed weekend of sports. The Welcome Matt dives back into Matt’s report last Friday that former Canuck Geoff Courtnall had been approached by the Aquilini’s about a position in the teams front office. Matt references the rape accusation that Courtnall faced during his playing days while with the Washington Capitals, while also questioning why Courtnall would be considered for a position with zero experience working in an NHL front office. Ben Kuzma from the Province follows the Welcome Matt, and gives the latest he’s heard about the Courtnall news and breaks down just what Courtnall envisions his role being within the Canucks organization. John Shannon joins after Hashtags (the best and worst of Twitter), and gives his insight on the Courtnall rumour as well drops a nugget about whether or not Jim Rutherford would be interested in the Canucks general manager position. The Price is Right puts a spotlight on the points the Canucks are getting over these meaningless games and how it could hurt the team in getting one of the top defencemen available in the top-5 of the NHL draft. Jeff Paterson joins for his first hit of the week and speculates that Alex Edler is playing his final days with the Canucks. J Pat also gives his thoughts on Courtnall possibly joining the Canucks front office, stating that he would be okay with giving the former Canuck an advisors position. We play Memo To on a Monday and wrap up the show with all the Errors and Omissions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The start of another week with so much to unpack from a jam packed weekend of sports. The Welcome Matt dives back into Matt’s report last Friday that former Canuck Geoff Courtnall had been approached by the Aquilini’s about a position in the teams front office. Matt references the rape accusation that Courtnall faced during his playing days while with the Washington Capitals, while also questioning why Courtnall would be considered for a position with zero experience working in an NHL front office. Ben Kuzma from the Province follows the Welcome Matt, and gives the latest he’s heard about the Courtnall news and breaks down just what Courtnall envisions his role being within the Canucks organization.  John Shannon joins after Hashtags (the best and worst of Twitter), and gives his insight on the Courtnall rumour as well drops a nugget about whether or not Jim Rutherford would be interested in the Canucks general manager position. The Price is Right puts a spotlight on the points the Canucks are getting over these meaningless games and how it could hurt the team in getting one of the top defencemen available in the top-5 of the NHL draft.  Jeff Paterson joins for his first hit of the week and speculates that Alex Edler is playing his final days with the Canucks. J Pat also gives his thoughts on Courtnall possibly joining the Canucks front office, stating that he would be okay with giving the former Canuck an advisors position.  We play Memo To on a Monday and wrap up the show with all the Errors and Omissions.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get the lowdown from beat writer Ben Kuzma on the lowly Canucks, who host your Edmonton Oilers for two games amid a war of attrition on their roster from injuries and off-ice issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear the latest out of the Canucks camp as they push back against a decision by the NHL to have them resume play earlier than some players were comfortable with from the COVID outbreak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour two of Leafs Lunch, Andi Petrillo and TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson talk to Postmedia Canucks writer Ben Kuzma about the team's COVID-19 situation, what's the general feeling from players about returning to play and JT Miller's comments. Then Andi and MJ are joined by former NHLer and current NHL Network analyst Ryan Callahan to discuss what Nick Foligno brings to the Leafs and his thoughts on the moves made by teams at the deadline.

Vancouver Canucks reporter Ben Kuzma joins Andi Petrillo and Mike Johnson to discuss the latest with the Canucks after JT Miller's comments, the lingering effects Covid has had on players and if he thinks their weekend games will be postponed for player safety.

In hour two of Leafs Lunch, Mark Roe and TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button talk to Postmedia Canucks writer Ben Kuzma about tonight's game between Vancouver and the red-hot Maple Leafs and what he expects from the two-game mini-series. Then Roe and Button rank the top-five players in the NHL in this week's Leafs Lunch Power Rankings.

In hour two of Leafs Lunch, Andi Petrillo and TSN hockey analyst Dave Poulin discuss the cancellation of the CFL season and the difficulty of returning to play, but also how they approached it compared to other professional Canadian sports leagues. Then Andi and Poulin talk to Postmedia Canucks reporter Ben Kuzma about the Canucks' first round series against the Blues and the comparisons that were made between Vancouver and the Leafs and how things have changed for both franchises.

Postmedia Canucks reporter Ben Kuzma joins Andi Petrillo and Dave Poulin to discuss how the Canucks will respond in game 4, Bo Horvat's growth as a leader and player, and how the young guys Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson are driving the team.

This week’s episode, Joe Vitale and Alex Ferrario talk NHL playoffs and Draft with Joe Michelletti, preview the Canucks roster with Ben Kuzma, discuss the loss of Blais and Barbashev & what match-up is most interesting.

Another week, another podcast.This week just happens to be a massive one. Faber and Quads talk about Vancouver backing out of being a hub city for the NHL to resume play. Then Faber goes off about the report from Ben Kuzma that says the Canucks don't have Kole Lind on their Black Aces list. After the intro segment the boys are joined by 15 year NHL vet and fan favorite Sami Salo. He tells some stories about playing with some legendary Canucks in his career and tells a great story about him and Jarkko Ruutu pranking Matt Cooke. The fun doesn't stop there as the boys and then joined by Rick Dhaliwal of TSN1040 and TheAthletic Vancouver. They talk about contract and have a discussion about Nikita Tryamkin. There's also a giveaway for a signed Quinn Hughes photo, be sure to listen on how to get a bonus entry in the contest!Support the show (http://patreon.com/canucksconvo) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Province's Ben Kuzma says not to take anything away from Cale Makar, but he believes Quinn Hughes should win the Calder Trophy. Ben says the Canucks wouldn't have finished where they did when play stopped without Hughes, whereas the Avalanche had the pieces in place to fill the void if Makar was out of the lineup.

Guests include Ben Kuzma.

Guests include Ben Kuzma.

The Province's Ben Kuzma discusses concerns that NHL players have with Phase 2 of the Return to Play Protocol as the players are the ones assuming all the risk. Ben also says any training camp would have to be a minimum of three weeks as players are concerned about injuries.

Guests include Ben Kuzma.

The Province's Ben Kuzma says a 24 teams NHL format to return to play makes sense and seems feasible however Vegas as a hub city really doesn't make sense in terms of ice availability.

Guests include Ben Kuzma.

The Province's Ben Kuzma says he would have found a way to have Ed Jovanovski on a Canucks all-time roster because he was electric & could do anything (good or bad) on any given shift. Ben also believes that if/when the NHL season resumes, the NHL will have expanded rosters.

Ben Kuzma sheds light on Vancouver's COVID-19 situation and discusses the reasons the West Coast may be a logical fit to host NHL games on the other side of the pandemic.

Guests include Ben Kuzma.

The Province's Ben Kuzma says he's not sure if there is a divide in philosophy between Jim Benning & Judd Brackett when you look what's occurred with some really good draft picks. Ben does question whether there is a divide in terms of who is giving or wants to give input.

The Province's Ben Kuzma says he's not sure going forward that Josh Leivo is in the mix, adding that he feels that Nikolay Goldobin did get a fair chance with the Canucks.

Guests include Ben Kuzma and Rick Dhaliwal.

Guests include Ben Kuzma.

The Province’s Ben Kuzma says Jim Benning and Todd Diamond have had a few talks about if it’s doable to bring Tryamkin back. Ben says it’s not as easy as signing him because the Canucks have contract issues, UFA’s to sign this summer & we don’t know what the salary cap will be next year.

Guests include Ben Kuzma.

The Province's Ben Kuzma spoke to Travis Green and says like all of us, Green has been getting a little antsy. Ben says Green has been in touch with his staff, tweaking some things if the season can resume.

Guests include Ben Kuzma.

David Pratt and Ben Kuzma from Postmedia are both self isolating and so is most of the world as the COVID-19 pandemic effect much of normal daily life. Dave & Ben talk about the current situation with the NHL being paused for the for seeable future, what effect will that have on players and will we see a Stanley Cup Playoffs? Meanwhile, Tom Brady leaves Boston!  They my be stuck at home but there is lots to talk about on this episode of the Prattcast on Sports. 

Guests include Ben Kuzma.

The Province’s Ben Kuzma says when he spoke to Jim Benning, what came across was his raw emotion and how worried he is for the safety of his players, the organization and the community as a whole.

Ben Kuzma and Ed Willes talk about Brock Boeser’s return to the ice, Jake Virtanen’s changing role with the club, and how the spread of COVID 19 is impacting the hockey world.

In a global news event that is moving quickly David Pratt and Ben Kuzma from Postmedia talk about the effects COVID-19 is having on sports. Teams playing to empty stadiums, seasons canceled, the list goes on. Will this effect the NFL playoffs? Will the Canucks be playing to empty arenas?  And in Breaking News while recording this episode, Ben Kuzma shares the latest on Chris Tanev who is week-to-week with a lower body injury.

The Province's Ben Kuzma says when Brock Boeser is at his best, he brings pace to the Canucks along with velocity & accuracy with his shot. Ben says if he was the head coach, he would have Loui Eriksson out of the line-up because what he brings defensively & on the penalty kill, Sutter & Motte can bring that as well.

Guests include Ben Kuzma.

David Pratt and Ben Kuzma from Postmedia being this edition of the 'Prattcast on Sports' talking about the loosening of the precarious grip that the Canucks have on their Wild Card playoff spot as they let another game get away. They discuss how the Achilles heel in their line-up is unquestionably their inability to defend - all stemming from Markstrom's mystery surrounded injury and it's unknown severity. The guys talk Shotgun Jake Virtanen and the conspiracy theory around his playing opportunity being restricted with him out of the top 6 forwards. Dave and Ben dig into the jam-packed Wild Card race in the West. The guys wonder whether Canuck head coach Travis Green survives should the team miss the post-season yet again. Dave and Ben wrap up switching from the ice to the grid-iron and give an update on the continuing 'Brady-watch 2020.'

Guests include Ben Kuzma.